Study Agricultural Sciences in South AfricaFaculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University South Africa
Ours is a unique faculty in the country, inter alia through our special
knowledge partnerships with the very important agricultural and forestry
industries. We are committed to train students and to conduct research
for serving the industry. Our students all recognize the need to gain an
understanding of the challenging applied sciences to eventually play the
following roles in the world of employment:
>>> Develop and manage new production and processing
techniques;
>>> Discover new and safer uses for agricultural and forestry
products;
>>> Manage natural resources in a sensitive and sustainable
manner;
>>> Add to economic stability and competitiveness; and
>>> Improve the quality of life for the people in Africa,
especially in rural areas.
You will discover that this
well-established, world-class faculty has the following attributes:
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Cutting edge research facilities;
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A passion for implementing new knowledge - we let science
work for the country and her people;
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A mission to provide a one-stop service to industries and
clients;
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World class graduates, members of staff and research
output - we are true leaders in our field.
We are the premier education,
training and research centre for the important agricultural and forestry
industries. We are also the only South African university that offers
degree programmes in Forestry and Natural Resource Management (including
Wood Products Science) as well as Conservation Ecology.
There is no better way to start
your career than by joining our faculty. The importance of agricultural and forestry training
The provision of sufficient
high-quality food and sufficient plant and animal fibre at affordable
prices, as well as the creation of employment and entrepreneurial
opportunities, are some of the challenges facing the present-day
agricultural and forestry industries.
These opportunities and challenges
are further influenced by the diversity of our country's topography,
soil varieties, variable climate, limited water resources and the
stricter requirements that selective consumers are constantly setting
for agricultural and forestry produce. South Africa boasts a large
variety of animal and plant life that, while agricultural and forestry
activities are being carried out, must be protected and conserved to
ensure that our descendants will also be able to enjoy our natural
resources.
These are the challenges facing
you, the future agricultural or forestry scientist.
It is obvious that particular
knowledge, skills and management expertise is required for sustainable
agricultural and forestry production. Our wide array of teaching
programmes thus cover all aspects of natural resource management, plant
and animal production, post harvest operations and economic management,
from the basic science, through to the practice and business of the
respective value chains of agriculture and of forestry.
Career opportunities
Graduates in agriculture and
forestry can follow a variety of professions dealing with aspects of
production, conservation, processing and marketing of both plant and
animal study fields.
Career opportunities include
Agronomist, Manager, Conservation Ecologist, Winemaker, Forester, Eco
Tourism operator, Entomologist, Viticulturist, Entrepreneur, Community
Developer, Animal or Plant Geneticist, Horticulturist, Wood Processing
Specialist, Resource Manager, Quality Controller, Agricultural
Economist, Researcher, Environmental Impact Assessor, Plantpathologist,
Technician, Sales Representative, Extension Officer, Food Scientist,
Animal Scientist, Soil Scientist, Consultant, Water Research Manager or
Game Ranch Manager.
Professions and careers such as
these are not only practised in agricultural and forestry concerns, but
also in associated industries, commercial enterprises and government
departments. Graduates of this faculty enjoy high regard in the
international labour market.
The minimum duration of the BScAgric, BSc in Food Science, BScFor and
BScConsEcol is four years and of the BAgricAdmin and BAgric (Elsenburg), three years. After
obtaining a Bachelor's degree, you may broaden your career opportunities
considerably by obtaining further qualifications through postgraduate
study. You may follow an Honours degree, a Master's degree and then a
Doctorate in one of the specialised fields of the academic programmes
under the guidance of one or more of our world-class researchers.
Because of inadequate schooling some prospective students are
disadvantaged in the development of their potential. Are you one of
those students? Or would you like to strengthen your academic foundation
to make sure that you obtain a degree?
Our academic development programmes (ADP's), consisting of an extended
degree programme (EDP) and additional help with the difficult subjects,
are perhaps just what you need to achieve success.
Admission requirements
Matriculation Exemption / Endorsement
50% Aggregate
Natural Science or Biology SG: E
Maths SG: D or HG: E
Enquiries
The Faculty Secretary (Mr Leon Jordaan)
Tel 021 - 808 4833
Fax 021 - 808 3822
E-mail lj1@sun.ac.za
Web site
www.sun.ac.za/agric
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